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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $1167 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $503 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $151 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $134 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $39 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $72 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $20 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $13 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $3 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $4 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $89 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $57 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $57 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $21 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |